Eila and Something Shiny
A story-rich solo/cooperative game following a rabbit's journey across 5 chapters. One of the highest-rated games on BGG with a deeply emotional narrative and large component count.
Story-rich release from NorthStar with large card and booklet volume.
Insert Challenge
Store 300+ cards and 17 booklets in chapter order without damaging narrative materials.
Insert Outcome
Structured the insert around chapter progression and card access so story content stays protected and easy to unpack.
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About the Game
Eila and Something Shiny is a 1+ player story-rich board game published by Northstar Games, designed by Jeffrey CCH with art by Roxy Dai. Deep in the forest, an innocent rabbit named Eila leaves home on a life-changing adventure told across 5 chapters with branching narrative paths, puzzle-solving, and mature emotional themes.
Originally crowdfunded by ICE Makes in 2020, the game has achieved a BGG Geek Rating of 8.06, a remarkable score that speaks to the depth of its experience.
The Insert
The primary challenge here was accommodating 300+ cards alongside 17 separate comic booklets while keeping the narrative chapters organized in order. Resource tokens needed to be sorted by type for quick setup, and the map tiles required a dedicated tray to avoid wear during story progression.
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Inside the box
03 Plates